Student Worker – Project Management Support, MS Programs Office

Job Posting Title:

Student Worker – Project Management Support, MS Programs Office

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Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Details

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/.

Purpose

The MS Programs Office (MSPO) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized undergraduate student to assist in Spring 2026 with administrative and project management support. This role is ideal for students looking to develop transferable skills in project management, client communication, and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing tasks, timelines, and workflows for mission-critical projects related to a portfolio of graduate programs and potential updates and changes to those programs
• Track progress and update project documentation.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather information and provide updates.
• Support the team in scheduling meetings and preparing materials.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Smartsheet and/or Asana

• Experience working with databases or data entry.

• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

• Interest in project management

• Open to work-study award for the semester.

Hourly Rate

• $20.00 Hourly

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Schedule Work Shift:

• 20 hours per week

• Flexible work hours between Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, based on students' class schedule

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 2 Work References with Contact Information

• Spring semester availability

• Work Study Award letter (if applicable)

• Class Schedule

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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